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We would like to extend a heartfelt mahalo to all of the wonderful people who helped make this afternoon possible. This Ho\u2018olaule\u2018a truly takes an entire \u2018ohana working together with aloha, dedication, and hard work.

Twenty years ago, Kumu Keith Awai came into our lives, and through him and Ke Akua, we were blessed with additional kumu who are with us today:
\u2022 Kumu Keith Awai
\u2022 Kumu P\u014dmaika\u2018i Krueger
\u2022 Ra\u2018atira Catherine Teriipaia, our Tahitian instructor from the Polynesian Cultural Center on the island of O\u2018ahu.
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We also want to say a huge mahalo to:
\u2022 The musicians: Wendell Yee, Irv Queja, Alan Distajo and Kumu Tomoko Yamashita
\u2022 Our wonderful h\u0101lau staff: alaka\u02bbi and k\u0101ko\u02bbo, Noelani and Ikaika Sonoda, Hepua Walker and Poli Waltrip, Kiko Walker and Mailani Kekuewa; \u2018ukulele instructor Wendell Yee; Acting Principal Shirley Queja; and Acting Vice Principal, Michelle Ashton; and administrative assistants Jo Perticone and Alicia Ashton
\u2022 Lyle Spain, our Audio and Visual Director
\u2022 Costumes and Accessories: Dana Dias, Dallyn Duggan and Jasmine Luningning Medalla, and Lana Sonoda
\u2022 Thomas Jefferson Middle School
\u2022 Arlington County technicians: Andres Luque Turriago (Head Theater Technician), Joni Hughes (lights)
\u2022 Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development
\u2022 The Arlington Commission for the Arts
\u2022 All of our donors to the silent auction
\u2022 All of our hard-working volunteers
\u2022 And last but not least, you, our family and friends, who support us in what we do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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